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The whole unemployment system is a joke anyway they give you money then want it back like its some kind of SCAM. I had to pay back $800 because supposedly I didnt do enough job searches even though I was looking every day!!
That's frustrating but the job search requirements are pretty clear - you need to keep detailed logs
Just went through this exact situation. The key is to gather all your documentation before you appeal. I had to pay back $1,400 but it turned out I actually did make a mistake with reporting some freelance work. If you truly reported everything correctly, you should be able to get the overpayment reversed. NYS Department of Labor makes mistakes too, but you need proof to challenge it.
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Make sure you're really clear about the timeline of events. I appealed mine and won because I could prove the employer changed their story between what they told NYS Department of Labor initially vs what they said later. Document everything and be very detailed about what actually happened on the day you were terminated.
That's a great point - they definitely changed some details when HR talked to me vs what my supervisor said happened.
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ugh trying to call the NYS Department of Labor is a nightmare no matter what time you call!! i've been trying for weeks to get through about my adjudication issue and either get busy signals or sit on hold for hours just to get disconnected. seriously considering paying for one of those services that calls for you at this point
I actually used Claimyr for getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had an overpayment issue that needed clarification. You just put in your info on claimyr.com and they call you back when they get an agent on the line. Saved me hours of frustration. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Definitely worth it when you actually need to talk to someone.
Thanks for the tip! At this point I'm willing to try anything to get my claim sorted out.
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same boat here!! my restaurant closed due to supply costs and they said I quit voluntarily??? makes no sense when the whole place shut down
When you say supply chain issues caused the closure, are you sure it wasn't considered a temporary layoff initially? Sometimes companies file the wrong paperwork with NYS Department of Labor and it creates these classification problems. You might want to check what your former employer actually reported as the reason for separation.
How would I find out what they reported? The closure was definitely permanent - they sold all the equipment and terminated the lease.
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Just to clarify - when you file your initial claim, you'll select 'lack of work' as your separation reason. NYS Department of Labor categorizes job losses pretty broadly. Whether it's automation, plant closure, or just regular downsizing, it all falls under involuntary separation which qualifies you for benefits assuming you meet the other requirements.
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Ava Garcia
•Perfect, that makes sense. I was worried there might be some special category I needed to know about.
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Paolo Ricci
This reminds me of when the factory in my hometown closed down in 2019. Different situation but same outcome - a bunch of us suddenly unemployed. The NYS Department of Labor process was actually pretty straightforward once I figured out the website. Don't stress too much about the technical details of why you lost the job.
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